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Teaching
Kevin
Kane
6224 Poppy Peak Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Phone: (323) 255-4746 Cell:
(213) 705-0941
Email: kkane311@aol.com
Website: http://kevinkane1.tripod.com
OBJECTIVE
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Teach
Performing Arts (drama, theatre, dance) at high school,
undergraduate and graduate college level. |
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Develop
and coordinate Performing Arts program at college dance
or theater department, community and school sites. |
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Direct and choreograph small and full-scale original dance
theater productions. |
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Conduct
workshops for teachers and students -- the theory and
practice of creating original dance theater for young
artists. |
QUALIFICATIONS
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Master of Fine Arts in Dance Choreography (University
of California, Los Angeles) |
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California
Clear Teaching Credential (Secondary) with CLAD Certificate |
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Bachelor
of Fine Arts (Hofstra University), majoring in Theatre
Arts, with minors in English and Dance |
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13
years full-time teaching experience – secondary
high school and undergraduate levels |
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20
+ years professional performing (dancer, singer, actor)
and directing/ choreographing experience (additional resume
available upon request) |
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Active
member of Screen Actor's Guild and Californian Dance Educator's
Association |
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Published
author and produced screenwriter |
EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT
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2002
- 2007University of California, Los Angeles,
Department of World Arts and Cultures |
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A
four year state university. Professor, Lecturer,
Dance Theater Maker, Director of Summer High School
Dance Theater Intensive |
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Subjects
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WAC
193 Ensemble Performance Project, WAC 192, WAC 169 Repertory
Tour Ensemble (2003, 2004, 2005), WAC 174 Projects in
WAC, WAC 70 Production Practicum, WAC 2 Dance /Music /
Text : From Concept to Performance |
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and Scholarships |
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2001
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GOFP
Fellowship in Dance |
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2002
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the Frances Nulsen, the Philip and Aida Siff Educational
Foundation, the Elaine Krown Klein, the Maddie Katz, and
the Jean Irwin Scholarships
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September,
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UCIRA grant for Community Arts project |
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2002,
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Who's
Who Among University Teachers Award |
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Exemplary
Accomplishments |
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February
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Flesh
and Blood —
conceived, choreographed and directed a cast of 12 WAC,
UCLA undergrads, and community college artists for middle
and high school touring schedule and public performances. |
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July
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Saying
Our Peace
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conceived, choreographed and directed a cast of 40 high
school students participating in the WAC Summer Dance-Theater
Intensive. |
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May
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Shelter —
conceived, choreographed and directed a cast of 12 WAC,
UCLA undergrads, and community college artists for middle
and high school touring schedule and public performances. |
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May
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Throwing Stones —
conceived, choreographed and directed a cast of 22 WAC,
UCLA undergrads, and community college artists for middle
and high school touring schedule and public performances |
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2003
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MFA
Faculty Committee member for graduate student Ana Maria
Alvarez |
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May
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Lost
… and Found —
conceived, choreographed and directed a cast of 19 WAC,
UCLA undergrads, and community college artists for middle
and high school touring schedule. |
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December
2003 |
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STAND —
conceived, choreographed and directed with a cast of 18
WAC, UCLA undergrads, and community artists. |
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August
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Lost and Found (workshop production)
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conceived, choreographed and directed by; cast of 20 WAC
, UCLA undergrads, and community artists |
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February,
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Never Only Here —
conceived,
choreographed and directed a cast of 36 WAC, UCLA undergrads,
and community artists –for middle and high school
on-site and public performance schedule. |
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2007
Atlantic Theater Company (New York University),
Advanced Acting Program |
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A
two-year advanced acting conservatory for post-undergrads
(certificated). Movement and Dance Theater Teacher. |
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2000-
2006 Workshop Facilitator, Residencies |
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Workshops:
practical and experiential approaches to creating
original, autobiographical dance theater productions
with young community artists and students; at various
sites: UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures,
University of La Verne, Debbie Allen Dance Studios
– Culver City, The Actor’s Gang –
Hollywood, Shakespeare Festival / LA, UCLA Fowler
Museum … among other locations. |
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The
Viewpoints: Creating Original Movement Theater
with a Point of View |
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No
More Sound of Music: creating a new kind of
high school musical |
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Dance,
Music, Text: Original Dance Theater for Young
Artists |
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Identity
and Memory: Autobiography in Dance Theater |
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The
Larger Idea: Using Theme in Creating Original
Theater |
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1994
- 2001 John Marshall High School, LAUSD, Los
Angeles, CA |
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A
four year, year-round, inner city public high school;
Teacher |
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Subjects
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Theatre Workshop, Drama, Stage Crew (Grades 9-12); English
9, English 10,
Contemporary Composition (Grade 11), Practical Writing
(Grade 12) |
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Exemplary
Accomplishments in the Performing Arts |
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Created
large and successful Theatre Workshop class and
program; creating, directing and choreographing
10 full-scale, original musical theatre productions
and sponsoring nearly 50 daytime assemblies. Original
class started in 1995 with 11 students, and ended
with 3 classes holding over 50 students each with
competitive waiting list necessary each semester
for student enrollment. |
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Supervised
and scheduled highly active auditorium, both for
school and community functions- including assemblies,
performances, meetings, testing, community programs,
graduation and award ceremonies, entertainment industry
filming and casting, etc. Instructed and coordinated
the pre-professional stage crew program. |
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Committees |
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Member
of school's Finance Committee, English and Performing
Arts Departments, Professional Development Committee,
elected 2 year faculty representative on school's Title
I Committee. |
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Mentor
Teacher |
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Mentor
Teacher (elected first year eligible) assigned to four
new teachers (mentees) per year, responsible for their
adjustment to the profession and overall well-being. |
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Awards |
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2000
Bravo Award —
Honorable Mention: Outstanding Arts Specialist Teacher
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1999,
2000, 01
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Who’s Who Among High School Teacher’s Award |
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2000
Sharp International Dance Competitions —
two 1st Place Victories in Street Dance Category |
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1997,
98, 99 University of LaVerne High School Theatre Competition
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1st Place - Outstanding Production, Outstanding Ensemble
(each year) |
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1996 Golden Apple Award: —
Outstanding New Teacher - Secondary English |
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2005
- current The Flourish Foundation |
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A
Private Philanthropy Foundation – supporting
arts and educational programs in the Los Angeles
area; Executive Director |
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Supporting
Such Projects, Programs and Individuals as: |
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Creative
Performance Projects that incorporate themes of
identity, cultural intersections, and community
and personal empowerment utilizing ensembles of
young, under-served community artists. |
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Educational
and academic-based projects and programs specifically
involving middle and high school age students. |
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Mentoring
programs assisting high school aged students transitioning
to college, specifically tutoring, job placement
and skills development. |
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Arts
and extra-curricular programs specifically geared
toward middle and high school aged students. |
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Projects
and programs that involve, employ, train, and educate
young people with personal experience in similar
programs – supporting the continuum of community
and service projects, creating and supporting future
mentors and role models. |
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Scholarship
opportunities for in need and at risk college and
graduate students whose focus is education, community
arts, and community service careers. |
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References, Recommendations and teaching DVD available upon
request.
Additional CVs available for performance, director/choreographer.
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